Observations over the last 11 years have shown that in Cross River State, cases of alleged ritual killings tend to increase as general elections draw near, with women accounting for more than 90 per cent of the reported victims. Our Correspondent, Emma Una, highlights the ugly trend in the last decade. Since 2015, when the ugly trend reportedly began, several women have been killed, yet no alleged ritualist has been apprehended or any suspect arrested in connection with the killings. In many of the cases, the killers appear to leave little or no trail, while the victims are stripped of…
Author: Ini Sam
…As More Groups Declare Alliance With ULM Salvage Uyo The Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM) has vowed to resist any attempt to prevent Offot Ukwa from producing the next member representing Uyo State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in the 2027 general election, declaring that neither intimidation nor the alleged use of Mbiam (oath) would deter its campaign for political zoning and unity in Uyo. The movement made the declaration during separate courtesy visits by the leadership of Good Governance Initiatives, led by Comrade Mark Udosen, and the Uyo, Justice and Unity Assembly, led by Comrade Nsikak…
-Accuses ADC Guber Candidate of Political Opportunism A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Caucus in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Mike Udosen, has accused the party’s governorship candidate, Senator John James Udoedehe, of failing to unite the party and pursuing what he described as personal political interests ahead of the 2027 election. Chief Mike Udosen spoke in an exclusive interview with The Guide Newspaper at his residence in Uyo, where he described Udoedehe as a “joke” and an “unserious politician,” accusing him of making no effort to reconcile the various groups and structures within the ADC in the…
A frontline socio-political group in Akwa Ibom State, the Ibibio Vanguard, has commended teachers across the state for their immeasurable contributions to human capital development and state-building on the occasion of the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. In an official press release issued in Uyo and signed by its National Secretary, Comrade Silas Udom, the group lauded educators for their selflessness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to molding the character and intellect of the younger generation. “Teachers remain the bedrock of any prosperous society, serving as the architects who shape the minds of our future leaders, innovators, and citizens,” Comrade Udom stated…
-As teachers fear gov’s remarks will encourage more failures -Gov’s remarks further discredits recruitment exercise -Applicants Governor Umo Eno has further escalated public debate surrounding Akwa Ibom State’s recent educational decline following the state’s dismal performance in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination. Speaking at the 2026 World Teachers’ Day celebration in Uyo on Monday, October 5, the governor said that achieving a perfect score in a civil service recruitment examination does not guarantee employment. The governor’s remarks came on the heels of the recent poor performance by the state where it ranked 36th out of…
By Iniubong Sam -The recognition highlights his contributions to environmental practice as Nigeria grapples with pollution, climate change and other environmental challenges. Akwa Ibom-born environmental expert, Professor Joseph Legend Mfon, FNES, has been honoured as a Fellow of The Nigerian Environmental Society in recognition of his contributions to the Society. The professional recognition was conferred during the Society’s 35th National Conference and 36th Annual General Meeting held in Benin City, Edo State, in October 2026. The recognition marks another milestone in Professor Mfon’s professional career, which spans environmental science, pollution management, environmental protection and sustainable development. Professor Mfon serves as…
Nigeria has recorded 263 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with 1,115 confirmed cases reported across 24 states and 119 local government areas, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The latest figures, covering epidemiological weeks 1 to 38, were reported as the country continues to battle the viral disease, which is primarily transmitted to humans through contact with food or household items contaminated by infected rodents. The NCDC identified late presentation of patients at health facilities as one of the factors contributing to the high case fatality rate, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that political parties that field candidates whose names were not contained in their registers submitted to the commission may be barred from participating in the 2027 elections for the affected positions. INEC National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this while speaking on Trust TV’s Daily Politics programme on Wednesday. Haruna said the affected parties would also not be allowed to substitute such candidates, stressing that political parties should not benefit from violations of the law. His comments followed the Supreme Court’s September 24, 2026 judgment affirming the constitutionality…
Lionel Messi brought his remarkable international career with Argentina to an emotional end on Tuesday, scoring a goal and providing two assists as the world champions defeated Benin 3-0 at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old, making his record 208th and final appearance for Argentina, delivered a fitting farewell in front of more than 85,000 supporters, who filled the stadium to celebrate one of the greatest careers in international football. Messi played a key role in Argentina’s opening two goals, setting up Nicolás Otamendi in the 48th minute before assisting Nicolás Paz for the second goal in the…
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and one other person abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have regained their freedom. The victims were rescued from the Amakohia-Ubi forest in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state following a coordinated operation involving security agencies. They have since been taken to the Department of State Services (DSS) Hospital in Owerri, where they are receiving medical attention and undergoing necessary medical checks. The NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, visited the DSS clinic in Owerri to address the rescued victims. He was accompanied by the…